Panel Discussion: Iraqi Women and the Issues They Face in America and Worldwide
August 15
, 2009
The purpose is to bring attention, to create awareness, and to educate you about the issues facing Iraqi women in America and worldwide so you, too, can care.
Everyone is welcome. Q&A will follow. Arabic translators present. Donations kindly accepted.
Emcee: Joyce Saenz Harris, veteran Dallas journalist
Panelists: Dr. Nada Shabout, Associate Professor of Art History, Director of Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Institute (CAMCSI) at UNT
Amira Matsuda, President of Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, President of Iraqi American Association of North Texas
Claudia R Ospina, Psychotherapist, Counseling Department at Mosaic Family Services
Haidar Al zuheiri , Case Manager, Mosaic Family Services
Major Ty Nguyen-Reed, Founder of JANAN Collection & U.S. Army Major
Places to eat:
Drink Specials:
- Monica's Aca y Alla: 11 am - 3 pm: $1 house margaritas & $1.50 mimosas
- Adair's Saloon: 4 pm - 8 pm: $6 pitchers, $1.75 singles, $2.25 cans
- Fuse Restaurant and Lounge: 4 pm - 7 pm: $3 domestics, $3 frozen drinks, $3 white wine, $3 red wine, $1 sake / $1 sushi
- The Amsterdam Bar: 12:30 pm - 7 pm: $1 off all drafts & wells
- Tuk Tuk Asian Cuisine: 5 pm - 7 pm: $3 beer, $3.50 wine
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